Situated in the municipality of Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Barangay Macatel is one of the administrative divisions of Cagayan Valley. It had a population of 156 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Mary-vic Infiel Badua(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Macatel · Data updated 2026-05-26
About Barangay Macatel
Classified as a very small barangay, Barangay Macatel is one of the administrative divisions of Santa Praxedes in Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Macatel had a population of 156. This made it the 9th largest of 10 barangays in Santa Praxedes by population, placing it among the smaller barangays of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Macatel accounted for approximately 3.36% of the total population of Santa Praxedes, which stood at 4,643 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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The barangay recorded 147 residents in the 2020 Census of Population and Housing and 156 residents in the 2024 POPCEN — a net change of +6.1%, consistent with a growing settlement. Barangay Macatel is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Santa Praxedes is a municipality comprising 10 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Macatel, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Cagayan, which contains 820 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Macatel ranks 804th by 2024 POPCEN population. Cagayan is classified as a 1st by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Santa Praxedes or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Macatel from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
128
—
—
2020 CPH
147
+19
+14.8%
2024 POPCEN
156
+9
+6.1%
2015–2020: +14.8% total (+2.81%/yr).2020–2024: +6.1% total (+1.50%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Santa Praxedes
9thof 10
Among the smaller barangays of Santa Praxedes by population.
Share of Santa Praxedes
3.4%
of the municipality's total 4,643 residents.
Rank in Cagayan
804thof 820
Province-wide percentile: 2.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
5th
BLGF lower-middle fiscal capacity tier.
Santa Praxedes (municipality) class
5th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Macatel
Where is Barangay Macatel located?▾
Barangay Macatel is a barangay in the municipality of Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Macatel hall?▾
Barangay Macatel is located in Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Cagayan Valley, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Macatel?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Macatel is Mary-vic Infiel Badua (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Macatel?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Macatel is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Santa Praxedes LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Macatel part of?▾
Barangay Macatel is one of 10 barangays in the municipality of Santa Praxedes, Cagayan, Philippines.
Is Barangay Macatel urban or rural?▾
Barangay Macatel is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Santa Praxedes?▾
Santa Praxedes is classified as a 5th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Macatel.
Has the population of Barangay Macatel been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Macatel went from 147 residents to 156 — a change of +6.1% over the intercensal period. The barangay is growing significantly based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Macatel in?▾
Barangay Macatel is part of the Cagayan Valley administrative region of the Philippines. Within Cagayan Valley, the barangay falls under the province of Cagayan, and is one of 10 barangays administered by Santa Praxedes.
How many barangays are in Santa Praxedes?▾
Santa Praxedes has 10 barangays, including Barangay Macatel. You can browse the full list on our Santa Praxedes page.
How many residents does Barangay Macatel have?▾
Barangay Macatel had a population of 156 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Macatel?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Santa Praxedes is 3521. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Macatel, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Macatel was last updated on 2026-05-26. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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